STUF Forum at WHA Sidelines Aims to Expand International Network, Strengthen Capacity
The STUF United Fund held a professional forum in Geneva on May 19 during the World Health Assembly (WHA) to convey Taiwan's technology and goodwill to the world, expand its network of friends, and strengthen its unofficial capacity. President Lai Ching-te delivered a video address, sharing Taiwan's experience in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and emphasizing its commitment to contributing to the international community. Amid China's growing influence in the WHO, participants suggested Taiwan should build external support networks by finding like-minded friends outside the organization.
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The STUF United Fund held a professional forum in Geneva on the 19th, hoping to convey Taiwan's technology and friendly messages to the world through exchange, while also expanding its network of friends and continuously strengthening its capacity outside the official system.
During this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), the STUF United Fund (STUF) held two professional forums as side events on the 19th.
In a video address, President Lai Ching-te stated that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is crucial for building a stronger and more equitable health system. Taiwan's experience demonstrates how this goal can be practically achieved. Through its National Health Insurance, Taiwan has established a universal, efficient, and resilient healthcare system. In recent years, it has also utilized digital tools and artificial intelligence to make medical services more accessible and inclusive.
President Lai expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the STUF United Fund for "Health for All." He also emphasized that Taiwan remains committed to engaging with the international community in a pragmatic and constructive manner and will continue to contribute where it is able.
The CEO of STUF United Fund, Chen Chi-keng, told CNA that such professional forums provide an opportunity to communicate Taiwan's technology and friendly messages to the world. He hopes that during the WHA, more people concerned about this issue can have another window to see Taiwan's contributions in this area, bring these messages back to their respective countries, and then find more ways for Taiwan to cooperate with the world.
As China's influence over the World Health Organization (WHO) grows, some worry that the pressure on Taiwan in the international medical field will also increase.
Kuan-Yu Chiang, co-chair of the STUF United Fund, pointed out in an interview with CNA that the impact of the China factor on the WHO's decision-making mechanism is not limited to Taiwan; the appeals of many countries' health workers are also being squeezed. In this atmosphere, Taiwan still has a lot of space on the periphery of the WHO to find more friends with similar aspirations.
He said, "Inside it's politics, but outside is where the real common values are." By seeking friends with common goals, Taiwan can build a network and get firsthand information. "For every friend made this time, we need to make N times more next time," he said, advocating for repeated promotion through this method to strengthen energy outside the formal system.
This year's two professional forums focused on the relationship between UHC and AI, and how UHC should maintain fairness, trust, and accessibility in the future.
Peter Preziosi, President of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), who attended the forum, reminded of the relationship between the preparedness of medical personnel and achieving UHC goals.
He emphasized that as digital health technology is widely adopted globally, it is essential to ensure that medical professionals are fully prepared to use these technologies wisely and responsibly, rather than using technology to replace the interaction between medical professionals and their care recipients, patients, and families.
During this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), the STUF United Fund (STUF) held two professional forums as side events on the 19th.
In a video address, President Lai Ching-te stated that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is crucial for building a stronger and more equitable health system. Taiwan's experience demonstrates how this goal can be practically achieved. Through its National Health Insurance, Taiwan has established a universal, efficient, and resilient healthcare system. In recent years, it has also utilized digital tools and artificial intelligence to make medical services more accessible and inclusive.
President Lai expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the STUF United Fund for "Health for All." He also emphasized that Taiwan remains committed to engaging with the international community in a pragmatic and constructive manner and will continue to contribute where it is able.
The CEO of STUF United Fund, Chen Chi-keng, told CNA that such professional forums provide an opportunity to communicate Taiwan's technology and friendly messages to the world. He hopes that during the WHA, more people concerned about this issue can have another window to see Taiwan's contributions in this area, bring these messages back to their respective countries, and then find more ways for Taiwan to cooperate with the world.
As China's influence over the World Health Organization (WHO) grows, some worry that the pressure on Taiwan in the international medical field will also increase.
Kuan-Yu Chiang, co-chair of the STUF United Fund, pointed out in an interview with CNA that the impact of the China factor on the WHO's decision-making mechanism is not limited to Taiwan; the appeals of many countries' health workers are also being squeezed. In this atmosphere, Taiwan still has a lot of space on the periphery of the WHO to find more friends with similar aspirations.
He said, "Inside it's politics, but outside is where the real common values are." By seeking friends with common goals, Taiwan can build a network and get firsthand information. "For every friend made this time, we need to make N times more next time," he said, advocating for repeated promotion through this method to strengthen energy outside the formal system.
This year's two professional forums focused on the relationship between UHC and AI, and how UHC should maintain fairness, trust, and accessibility in the future.
Peter Preziosi, President of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), who attended the forum, reminded of the relationship between the preparedness of medical personnel and achieving UHC goals.
He emphasized that as digital health technology is widely adopted globally, it is essential to ensure that medical professionals are fully prepared to use these technologies wisely and responsibly, rather than using technology to replace the interaction between medical professionals and their care recipients, patients, and families.